I got off of Viex to face him fully. I have to admit that I almost forgot that he was going to be here with all that has happened. 

Fred, the new King of Hazel, was accompanied by two attendants who were looking at me warily. I frowned at their gazes. It was pretty obvious which side they were on. 

The king of Hazel followed my gaze when he noticed the look on my face. “If you two have a problem with me talking to the princess then you are both dismissed.” He simply told ...